“#fergusondecision #ourreality,” wrote ESSENCE editor Nykia Spradley.
“Vengeance is mine said the Lord. #ripMikeBrown #fasho #Romans12:19,” wrote actor Jacob Lattimore.
The Real host Loni Love reflected on Dr. Martin Luther, King Jr.
“What did he do to deserve to DIE?” wrote Diddy.
“#HandsUpDontShoot #JusticeForMikeBrown #Ferguson #NoJusticeNoPeace,” wrote Melanie Fiona.
“Have we see enough?” asked Tank.
“Lord Jesus!! The Things That Are Happening are Signs.. Praying for his Family NOW,” wrote Fantasia.
“#BlackLivesMatter” wrote Valeisha Butterfield.
“I woke up angry. Feeling threatened and unprotected in my own city,” wrote singer Bridget Kelly. “Injustice is running rampant throughout our country and I can’t stand the hopelessness I see all around me. Don’t shop on Black Friday. Stay away from mega stores like Walmart. Hit the system where it hurts. #MikeBrown is one of too many brothers, sons, cousins and friends that we’ve lost. Time to pray and protest.”
“Because Black Lives Matter #ferguson #mikebrown #handsupdontshoot,” wrote editor Shiona Turine.
Awesomely Luvvie reflecting on the verdict.
Singer Bradd Marquis relefcting on the grand jury’s decision.
Kelly Rowland relefcting on the grand jury’s decision.
Rihanna relefcting on the grand jury’s decision.
Laverne Cox reposted activist Janet Mock: “Our love is real. Our loss is real. Our lives are real. Our connections to one another are real. #blacklivesmatter As our forebear James Baldwin said: “To be a negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time” Please be safe in love + rage tonight and beyond.”
The announcement of a Ferguson grand jury’s decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson sent ripples through the country last night. Here, a glimpse at the Instagram reactions that stood out.
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“Prayers for this world and the family of #mikebrown. I’m officially woke,” wrote ESSENCE editor Charreah K. Jackson.
